LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 21175. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The home batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire and emission of harmful smoke.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with recalled batteries should immediately contact LG Energy Solution Michigan to schedule a free replacement. LG Energy Solution Michigan will arrange for modifications to recalled batteries that are connected online to reduce the risk of overheating until they can be replaced with new batteries. LG Energy Solution Michigan, its distributors, and its installers also are attempting to contact owners directly.
CPSC recall 21175 has the recall date 4 Aug 2021. The notice names the firm LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.). The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. The recalled batteries allow owners to capture and store energy from the solar panels. The batteries are wall mounted and measure about 29 by 36 by 8 inches. They weigh roughly 220 pounds. The LG logo is located on the top left side of the front panel. The serial number of the recalled product begins with R15563P3 and is located behind the access door of the RESU home battery. |
| Product | LG Chem "RESU10H" Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries, About 10,000 (In addition, 2017-2019 RESU 10H were previously recalled for a fire hazard on December 16, 2020.) |
| Sold at | Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply from January 2017 through April 2019 for about $8,000. |
| Importer | LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.) |
| Made in | Korea |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., of Holland, Mich. (formerly LG Chem Michigan Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd.)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2020 | LG Energy Solution Michigan Recalls Home Energy Storage Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21175The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21175. https://recallregister.com/product/9116-lg-energy-solution-michigan-recalls-home-energy-storage-batteries-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21175 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received five reports of the lithium storage batteries smoking and catching on fire, resulting in property damage and one injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various distributors of solar energy storage systems nationwide, including, but not limited to Sunrun, AEE Solar, Baywa, CED, Krannich, Independent Electric Supply, and Inter Island Solar Supply from January 2017 through April 2019 for about $8,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21175?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21175?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000 (In addition, 2017-2019 RESU 10H were previously recalled for a fire hazard on December 16, 2020.)